Continuous Improvement Co-ordinator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Continuous Improvement Coordinator
Open the door to your career journey!
Have you got the knowledge and experience within Lean and Operational Excellence to push continuous improvement here at ASSA ABLOY?
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Continuous improvement coordinator to join the operations team in Willenhall, reporting to the UK & I Operational Excellence manager.
What you would do as our Continuous Improvement Coordinator:
We are looking for you to continue to build a culture of continuous improvement and drive the reduction in operating costs through the application of lean techniques at the Portobello site.
Reporting into the UK&I Operational Excellence Manager, you would:
- Deploy the Global Operational Excellence model throughout the Portobello site
- Conduct Lean awareness training and workshops with participants across all levels and areas of the business
- Champion Continuous Improvement activities across the site
- Lead and coordinate improvement activities through the application of lean techniques to improve; Safety & Sustainability, Quality, Delivery and reduce Costs
- Educate team members across the site in Lean techniques and their application including value stream mapping, 5S, 8 wastes, Theory of Constraints, OEE, TPM, SMED, Problem solving, process mapping, standardised work, Kanban etc...
- Coordinate preparations for the Global Operational Excellence assessment for the Portobello site
- Support operations supervision with the introduction of Daily management and embedding a culture of structured problem solving within daily operations
- Analysis of complex data as the basis for improvement workshops
- Planning and delivery improvement activities
- Support engineering and project teams with the implementation of new layouts/plant and equipment to generate flow and eliminate waste
- Support the improvement framework and team member development
- Support site Manufacturing Footprint Projects (MFP) to drive waste out of processes
- Benchmark with UK and EMEIA sites to ensure best practices are in operation
- Generate improvement summary documents to quantify benefits and feedback results
- Present results and findings of improvement activities to senior management
- Identify and introduce leading indicators to improve operational performance
The skills and experience you need:
We are looking for someone who:
- Has excellent communication skills combined with an ability to listen and influence teams
- Has proven experience in operational matters in a fast-moving dynamic environment
- Is experienced in presenting to large groups
- Has experience of running improvement workshops
- Has experience in ing Lean techniques in a manufacturing environment
- Holds a Lean and Engineering qualification
What we have to offer
We’re passionate about providing amazing opportunities and benefits, so you can continue and progress a lifelong career with us – here’s what we have to offer:
- Learning and career development opportunities, whether it’s online learning, management training or enhancing your skills
- A competitive salary and incentive schemes
- A strong culture that unites us across geographies, divisions and brands!
We review applications regularly, so don’t wait and NOW!
We are building diverse, inclusive teams, and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us.
To make sure your personal data is safe, we don’t look at any applications sent by email or post. If you have any questions about the role or the process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Director at ilaria.alleva@assaabloy.com
Application due 2023-04-01
Function
Data Analytics/Warehousing, & Business IntelligenceExperience level
Entry levelLocation
Willenhall, England, United KingdomCandidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Machinery Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Continuous Improvement Co-ordinator roles across Assa Abloy's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Machinery Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27,212 - £42,655 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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